Dental Assistant

Duties:

Responsible for assisting the dentist in the treatment room, providing hands-on dental care for patients. As part of this role, our assistants complete instrument sterilization, patient education, processing x-rays, cleaning operatories, seating and dismissing patients, generally working to make the patient visit as comfortable and beneficial as possible.

Training:

We provide on-the job training. For assistants who have been with our office full time for over two years, we pay tuition and wage incentive to achieve NYS certification and licensure which can to be done online or through Monroe Community College. Achieving NYS licensure increases the tasks that are legally performed by the assistant and allows the assistant to earn a higher wage.

Wages:

Starting wage for applicants without previous experience is $18 per hour. A NYS licensed dental assistant with experience can make $25 or more per hour.

Benefits package:

Upon successful completion of a probationary period, benefits include paid personal time, vacation time, holidays, group health insurance contributions, 401k retirement plan, uniforms, dental care, and continuing education.

Hours:

Will include some evening and Saturday hours. Evening hours are generally complete by 7:30 pm but can sometimes run later for emergency patients. Saturday hours are typically every other Saturday.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Uniform allowance

Work Location:

In person